Mobile balloon decorator for parties and events

Parents booking birthday and baby shower parties, couples planning weddings, and businesses holding launches or events.

A fixed price per booking based on the size and design of the display, plus any delivery, set-up and collection fees.

• Creative eye for colour and design
• Neat, quick hands
• Reliable timekeeping on event days
• Friendly customer service

• Public liability insurance, which many venues ask to see
• Check venue rules, as some ban helium or balloons for safety or environmental reasons
• Helium cylinder safety and how to store and transport them
• Latex allergies and keeping balloons away from young children, as popped or uninflated balloons are a choking risk
• Some councils discourage balloon releases, so check local rules and consider not offering them
• Check whether you need permission if you store stock or work from home

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £300 to £2,000, depending on the stock, equipment, insurance and transport you choose. Your costs will vary with the size of the displays you plan to offer.

Check public liability insurance, which many venues ask to see, and venue rules, as some ban helium or balloons. Check helium cylinder storage and transport, latex allergies, choking risks and local rules on balloon releases. Check whether you need permission to store stock at home.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on how many events you book and their size. The estimates start from about 6 hours a week, so it may suit part-time work. Busy event days need reliable timekeeping.